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VA chief of staff stepping down from leadership post next month

Kimberly Jackson has served as the VA's top advisor since last fall, and will leave the post in mid-July.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk

After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

By Bryant Harris

20 months ago

Lawmaker who claims to be a retired rear admiral was actually demoted

Since retiring from the Navy, Rep. Ronny Jackson has claimed to be a retired one-star admiral. But records show he was reduced in rank to captain.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

22 months ago

A nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces headwinds at home and abroad

There are bipartisan calls to hit the breaks as defense spending nears $1 trillion. Others say that amount is not enough to fund U.S. strategy worldwide.

By Bryant Harris

22 months ago

White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients

A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.

By Meghann Myers

23 months ago

Senators question legality of Biden’s Houthi strikes in Yemen

Some lawmakers argue Biden needs congressional authorization to strike Yemen's Houthis amid reports the White House is planning a months-long campaign.

By Bryant Harris

23 months ago